Oct
9
Sun
Mashup by Maketto @ Maketto
Oct 9 @ 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Event Title: Mashup by Maketto

Event Detail URL: www.mwdc16.eventbrite.com

Location Name: Maketto 1351 H St NE

Washington, DC 20002

Date: October 9, 2016

Time: 4-10pm

 

Event Description:

Join us for the ultimate day party featuring live music, fashion, cocktails and pop up stations. Curated by Chef Erik Bruner-Yang and the Maketto team, the menu will feature a selection of dishes and handcrafted cocktails fusing flavors from across the globe.

 

VIP $65

VIP Admission to private reception (4-5:30pm) featuring unlimited cocktails, unlimited chef’s appetizers and curated swag bag. VIP ticket holders ALSO receive passes to 5 chef stations and 3 specialty cocktails during the general event.

 

Early Bird/General Admission $45-$55

General admission includes passes to 5 chef stations and 2 specialty cocktails during the general event.

 

Cost: $45-$65

Link to register/buy tickets: www.mwdc16.eventbrite.com

Oct
15
Sat
Insane Inflatable 5k @ Prince William County Fair
Oct 15 @ 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The Insane Inflatable 5K, a dynamic fun run series made up of inflatable obstacles and taking place in over 115 cities across the United States, is coming to Washington D.C. on October 15th, it was announced today by Stuart Kaul, Director of Events,Insane Inflatable 5K.

The Insane Inflatable 5K is designed to be accessible to everybody – from competitive runners looking for a different type of challenge, to weekend warriors looking for the next great obstacle run, and even those armchair athletes looking to try something fun and new. The course is approximately 3.1 miles long and incorporates 11+ extreme inflatable obstacles throughout the unique terrain of the Prince William County Fair.

The 11+ obstacles combine imagination, creativity, and most importantly a large dose of fun, coupled with a touch of insanity. The signature inflatables (including six new obstacles added for 2016!) range in size and complexity, including “Mad House,” where runners climb, weave, and maneuver their way through this intricate and challenging new inflatable, “Jump Around,” a fan favorite and the largest inflatable of its kind with more than 70 feet of bounce pad, and “Finish Line,” the most awe-inspiring inflatable of the event where participants dodge wrecking balls, make their way past the tipsy towers, climb the rope ladder, and slide their way to victory.

Beyond the obstacles and the race, the Insane Inflatable 5k will also have a “Midway” where participants can enjoy games, food, beverages, merchandise, and swag from local vendors and sponsors.

Runners 21 and older can enjoy refreshing, cold craft beer from the Traveler Beer Company at the official Insane Inflatable 5k Beer Garden and kick back on inflatable couches with friends, family, and fellow bouncers. There will be plenty of varieties to sample, like Traveler Grapefruit Shandy, as well as seasonal offerings like Curious Traveler Lemon Shandy or Jack-O Traveler Pumpkin Shandy.

Additionally, the event will give back to the community, designating a portion of the proceeds from the race to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement. The Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to fight every cancer in every community, with over 6,000 events worldwide. Dollars raised help the American Cancer Society save lives by funding groundbreaking cancer research, providing free information and critical services for people with cancer, and supporting education and prevention programs.  

The Washington D.C. event, taking place at the Prince William County Fair on Saturday, October 15th, will kick off at approximately 8:30 a.m. with the first wave, and additional waves will run concurrently until noon or 1:00 p.m.

“The Insane Inflatable 5k is the fastest-growing and largest obstacle run in the country, and 2016 is going to be Insane Inflatable 5K’s biggest, best, and bounciest year yet,” said Mr. Kaul. “We’ve listened to the feedback from our fans and updated our inflatable obstacles with crazy new designs. We’re taking the obstacle world to a whole new level with this insanity! Not only will there be new obstacles, but the Insane Inflatable 5K is excited to offer over 40 new locations and over 120 locations throughout the country in 2016.”

Registration fees, which include an event T-shirt and medal upon completion, range from $49 for advance registration to $75 for day of event registration. Children are welcome to participate, with a minimum height requirement of 42”.

For more information about the Insane Inflatable 5K and to register, visit www.insaneinflatable5k.com.

 

 

Oct
18
Tue
Gourmet Symphony Presents…The Saloon Concert Series: VOLKSFEST D.C. @ Shaw's Tavern
Oct 18 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Gourmet Symphony Presents…The Saloon Concert Series: VOLKSFEST D.C.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 | 6-8 pm
Shaw’s Tavern (520 Florida Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001)

Join Gourmet Symphony for an Oktoberfest celebration featuring German-style fair foods, a new festbier from Atlas Brew Works, and festive music performed by members of Barclay Brass.

Guests are encouraged to wear lederhosen, tracht, or other German traditional attire for a chance to win a special prize in our costume contest.


Ticket includes:

  • Passed small plates
  • Pretzel station
  • Festbier tastings
  • Live chamber music
  • Entry to costume contest and drinking games
 

A portion of this event’s proceeds will support Gourmet Symphony’s Taste Your Music community outreach project, which brings culinary concert programs to local soup kitchens and food banks.

Pricing: $49 pp, all-inclusive

 

Oct
19
Wed
Washington Area Women’s Foundation Leadership Luncheon @ Marriott Marquis
Oct 19 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Event: Washington Area Women’s Foundation Leadership Luncheon

Logistics:  Wednesday, October 19, 2016 | Marriott Marquis | 901 Massachusetts Ave NW | Luncheon is from Noon-2pm. Pre-luncheon networking begins at 11:00am.

Details: Join Washington Area Women’s Foundation for an inspirational celebration of the power of investing in women and girls in the Washington region. Be among the nearly 1,000 attendees representing Washington area’s most influential businesses, foundations, individuals and legislators using their passion, influence and generosity to create real change for our community.

Tickets: Individual tickets start at $200.  Tickets are available at www.thewomensfoundation.org/ll2016. For further information, please contact Erica Shockley at eshockley@wawf.org or (202) 347.7737.

 

Oct
20
Thu
6th Annual Blue Hope Bash @ Fairmont Hotel
Oct 20 @ 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

The Colon Cancer Alliance will host the 6th Annual Blue Hope Bash to raise awareness about colon cancer on Thursday, October 20, from 5:30-10:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel, in Washington, D.C.  In January, the Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation, the creator of this event, and the Colon Cancer Alliance merged to create the nation’s largest colon cancer nonprofit. This union helps accelerate a joint mission focused on increasing screening, and supporting patients and survivors of this disease. This year’s celebration will focus on the non-profit’s new vision around patient support, prevention and research, while elevating awareness and the importance of talking about colorectal cancer.  

This evening of hope, inspiration and celebration will feature a welcome reception, notable VIP’s, dinner, live and silent auctions, and the chance to win a new 2017 Mercedes Benz CLA.   

Through the Blue Hope Bash, the Colon Cancer Alliance aims to raise $750,000 to provide critical funds to support their mission, programs, and the 1.5 million individuals the organization helps each year.

EVENT DETAILS
What:  Colon Cancer Alliance – 6th Annual Blue Hope Bash
Presented by:  Colon Cancer Alliance
When: October 20, 2016
Where:  Fairmont Hotel, 2401 M Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
Time:  5:30-10:00 PM (6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception, 8:00 p.m. Dinner & Program)

Website: www.ccalliance.org/bluehopebash

Social: @ccalliance #bluehopebash

Event Tickets:  Range from $350-$1,000.  Sponsorship opportunities also available.
Attire:  ‘Something Blue’ Cocktail Attire

Oct
23
Sun
Blue Point Brewing Company Shucktoberfest 2016 @ The Courtyard at Maurice Electric @ Union Market
Oct 23 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHO: Blue Point Brewing Company Shucktoberfest 2016

WHAT: Blue Point Brewing Company announces its first ever Shucktoberfest bash at The Courtyard at Maurice Electric at Union Market (500 Penn Street NE). The $75, four-hour festival will feature bottomless Blue Point Brewing Company beer, spiked beer cocktails and unlimited oysters & seafood bites from Rappahannock Oyster Company, including stuffn’ muffns’, clam chowder and fries. Shucktoberfest is an adult playground for beer and oyster lovers — think live bluegrass music and a beer gaming area with cornhole, bocce ball and giant Jenga. To top it off, Redskins fans can cozy up with an ice cold brew in the football viewing lounge, featuring large leather sofas and two 90-inch LED screens.

WHEN: Sunday, October 23Noon to 4pm

WHERE: 500 Penn Street NE, Washington, D.C. (The Courtyard at Maurice Electric @ Union Market)

TICKETS: All-you-can-eat-and-drink for $75. Link to purchase tickets: shucktoberfestdc.com

The 5th Annual DC Pie Fest @ Bourbon
Oct 23 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The 5th annual D.C. Pie Fest returns to Adams Morgan mainstay Bourbon (2321 18th St. NW)  on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, from 1 p.m. – 4  p.m.
The all-you-can-eat pie event is one of DC’s favorite institutions, featuring the city’s best home bakers competing for prizes and glory, with the city’s pie fans doing the judging. Tickets are $15 for those entering a pie and $25 for those not competing; proceeds will be donated to charity.  Tickets are available now through Eventbrite.com.

 

Home bakers hoping to compete are encouraged to bring an original, homemade pie in one of the following categories:

 

o   Apple

o   Fruit (other than apple)

o   Nuts

o   Chocolate

o   Savory

o   Piepourri (miscellaneous)

Any filling in a 9-inch pie crust qualifies, and there are no limits on entries. Attendees taste as many pies as they want and vote for their favorite in each category.

Pie entries must arrive between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Oct. 23, and voting closes at 3:30 p.m., with winners announced at 4 p.m. There will be six winners, but with an afternoon of delicious pie, rest assured, there will be no losers.

Tickets must be purchased in advance.

 

All proceeds will be donated to the Jayna Troxel Murray Foundation, which supports and promotes the interests and passions (academics, athletics, travel, fine arts, and overall personal improvement) that were prominent in defining and enriching Jayna’s life, with the intended outcome of bettering the lives of others. The foundation provides scholarships for tuition to particular educational programs (undergraduate and graduate study, travel abroad, and summer camps) that Jayna attended: St. Louis University Madrid study abroad program, Semester at Sea, George Washington University, Johns Hopkins University, and Kamp Kanakuk. Donations gratefully accepted.

Oct
26
Wed
Marcus Samuelsson Signs Red Rooster Cookbook @ Macy’s Metro Center
Oct 26 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Culinary Council Chef Marcus Samuelsson is coming to Macy’s Metro Center Wednesday, October 26th at 5:30pm.  Join Chef Samuelsson for an evening of food, fun, and music – all in celebration of his new cookbook, The Red Rooster Cookbook: The Story of Food and Hustle in Harlem!

Samuelsson will share stories and secrets on how to prepare some of his favorite award-winning dishes from his latest book.  There will be Harlem-inspired food and entertainment from W.A.F.F.L.E. (We Are Family For Life Entertainment), an internationally recognized dance group that performs a new hip-hop style and The Rakiem Walker Project, performing their signature style of music- a mix of blues, jazz, hip-hop, and Latin.

RSVP here to receive a $10 Macy’s gift card upon arrival.  Plus, with any purchase of $35 or more in the Home department, guests will receive a copy of The Red Rooster Cookbook: The Story of Food and Hustle in Harlem, which chef Samuelsson will sign.

Oct
27
Thu
Nightmare On The Waterfront With The Madison Of DC @ Orange Anchor
Oct 27 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Nightmare On The Waterfront With The Madison Of DC

 

When:

Thursday, October 27 at 6 PM – 10 PM

 

What: 

The Madison is excited to host our first “Nightmare On The Waterfront” party on Thursday, October 27, from 6pm-10pm at Orange Anchor Dock Bar (3050 K Street). Best costume wins a $50 Orange Anchor gift card and bragging rights!

Enjoy $8 Orange Crushes and $3 orange Jell-O shots! 10% of bar proceeds from the night will go to directly to our 2016 charity, Dreams For Kids DC.

 

Oct
29
Sat
Black Jack’s Epic Halloween Party @ Black Jack
Oct 29 @ 5:00 PM – 11:59 PM
WHO:             Tilt Side Bar, the reimagined bar within a bar, and Black Jack will host an epic Halloween party on 14th Street.
 
WHAT:           Guests can expect a fully decked out Black Jack and a superhero themed costume party at Tilt with drink specials, and a photo booth. While costumes are not required, they will unlock the door to a free drink ticket.
                        Libations include:
                        Pumpkin spice slushy ($8) Bailey’s Pumpkin Spice liqueur, cream, whiskey, coffee and sugar
                        Smoking cauldron perfect for sharing ($20)
WHEN:           Saturday, October 29
                        5pm to close
 
WHERE:         Black Jack
                        1612 14th St NW
 
                        Tilt Side Bar
                        Behind Black Jack, through the Red Door 
 
About Black Jack:
Neighbors come together at this 14th St bar where skilled bartenders incorporate the freshest seasonal ingredients from the kitchen into the next drink while guests take in the scene, lounging on couches or atop front row bar seats.
 
About Tilt:
Located behind Black Jack, this tucked away bar feels like stepping into a pinball machine. With adventurous cocktails, shareable bites like lobster rangoon and entirely unique decor, TILT offers a fun oasis from the bustle of the surrounding bars.